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DSU Desire2Learn (D2L) User Portal |
D2L (Desire2Learn) is a course management system (CMS) that provides a web-based environment for online course delivery and class interaction. D2L replaces WebCT as the state-wide CMS.
To retrieve your password, visit https://boris.sdbor.edu/idm/retrieve-password.cfm and enter your user name and university e-mail address. Your password will be mailed to your university e-mail box. For DSU students, it is your DSU webmail box.
To change your password, click on the "My Password" link in the left menu of your "My Home" page in D2L.
In order to access a D2L course, you will need at least the required software listed in the table below. If you are unsure of your system specifications, you can run a System Check to ensure you are running a sufficient system. To do so, navigate to https://d2l.sdbor.edu/index.asp and click "Please click here for a System Check before you login".
| required | recommended | |
| Operating System | Windows 98, ME,
2000, 2003, XP, Vista Mac OS X (up to 10.4) |
Windows 2003, XP Service Pack 2 |
| Video | SVGA Monitor Minimum resolution: 800 x 600 |
Resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater |
| Internet Speed | 56 K modem | 56 K or cable modem, DSL |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | JER version
1.4.2.x, 1.5.0.x (Required to run LiveRoom 4.0, SCORM, and Equation Editor) |
JRE 1.5 |
| JavaScript | Enabled | Enabled |
| Cookies | Enabled | Enabled |
| Windows | Mac | |||||||||
| IE 6.0 | IE 7.0 | Netscape 7.2 | Firefox 1.5 | Firefox 2.0 | Netscape 7.2 | Safari 2.0 | Safari 1.3 | Firefox 1.5 | Firefox 2.0 | |
| 8.2 | s* | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s* |
| 8.2.1 | s* | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s |
| 8.2.2 | s* | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s | s |
To download an alternative browser for D2L use, click on the heading to visit the browser's website.
If your instructor uses material in the course that requires a browser plug-in or special software for viewing, they will provide the necessary information on how/where to acquire and install the programs. The following links point to some common plug-ins and viewers:
There are several supporting resources you can use to get help:
You can call 1-800-641-4309 or email d2L@dsu.edu
Go to Lowry Hall and consult with the support desk staff to get help.
Visit the online video tutorials and how-do guides at http://support.dsu.edu/d2l/students.
Use the "Help" link within D2L. The "Help" link is located on the My Home menu in the top banner of the site. This help functionality gives you a Table of Contents of options available and links to descriptions about those functions.
You can access your Desire2Learn courses from anywhere as long as you have access to the Internet
Questions and comments? Email D2L@dsu.edu